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A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice. In modes of public transport, the pick-up and drop-off locations are determined by the service provider, not by the passenger, although demand responsive transport and share taxis provide a hybrid bus/taxi mode.

There are four distinct forms of taxicab, which can be identified by slightly differing terms in different countries: hackney carriages, also known as public hire, hailed or street taxis, licensed for hailing on the street; private hire vehicles, also known as minicabs or private hire taxis, licensed for pre-booking only; Taxibuses, also known as Jitneys, operating on pre-set routes typified by multiple stops and multiple independent passengers; and Limousines, specialized vehicle licensed for operation by pre-booking.

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If you've ever been in a cab with an aggressive driver, this will come as no surprise: A new study found that taxi drivers take more risks and speed more than Uber or Lyft drivers, not to mention regular people. Zendrive, a driving analytics company,...

Still smarting from shipment delays last Christmas, Amazon has been testing taxi cabs to deliver packages to customers in Los Angeles and San Francisco, according to a report. Amazon has been using taxi-haling app Flywheel to fulfill orders in those ...

In Paris, a taxi war has been brewing for months -- but it's just taken a step further. After France's top administrative canceled the required waiting time of 15 minutes for private car services, thousands of regular taxis have been striking in and ...

Alibaba, China's leading e-commerce firm, has introduced a new feature in its Alipay Wallet mobile e-wallet app that lets users hail taxis on Kuaidi Dache, the Hangzhou-based on-demand transportation app. The feature, which was first spotted by Marbr...

Sometimes you think you’ve seen everything in tech. Other times, everything in tech gets packed into a car for the ultimate in luxury. If you ever wanted to play on a PlayStation 4, watch cable TV, finish some work on a full-size keyboard, print phot...

American Express claims it is breaking new ground with a program that lets cardmembers use their points to pay for cab rides in New York City. The program, which included retrofitting VeriFone-designed Taxi TVs in 7,000 cabs, converts to 1 cent per p...

To help its female passengers feel a little safer during late-night cab rides home, one taxi app has launched a "Closed Door Policy," just in time for International Women's Day. GetTaxi, a free app that lets users order a taxi directly from a smartph...

Vending machines could soon come to a Taxi near you -- at least to a New York City cab near you -- allowing you to buy gum, mouthwash, Old spice cologne and, maybe one day, even condoms. The machine, called Vengo, was designed by Brian Shimmerlik, a ...

You know the drill. You touch down at the airport and claim your luggage; maybe grab some coffee, run to the restroom or make a quick phone call. But your trip's not over quite yet. You still need to get into the city. Outside, there's a line of peop...

Taxi apps have been at the center of controversy lately, with authorities claiming they violate the law and pose security risks. Due to regulatory disputes, cab startup Uber was forced to end its service in New York City two weeks ago. Now, the New Y...

The noise of urban living turns into a harmonious soundtrack behind the wheel of the Sound Taxi. The London cab cruises city streets, while blasting a melodic tune created from common city sounds such as blaring sirens, beeping horns and chattering p...

City dwellers, we've all been there: It's the after-work rush hour, the heavens have opened up in a torrential downpour and all you want is a taxi, but there's none to be found. Good news: A revolutionary digital service called GetTaxi, which has hit...

With a small white device that attaches to mobile devices, payment company Square has changed the way many small businesses accept credit cards. Now it's set on changing the payment experience in New York City taxi cabs, and it's rolling out a comple...

Apple's iPad, which has already shown up in airplane cockpits and as loaners in at least one library, may soon be appearing in another unlikely place: New York City taxis. The New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission is considering a proposal by Jac...

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New York subway riders will soon get free Wi-Fi, but what about those who prefer pricier city transportation via car services? As soon as this fall, they too will be experiencing the luxury of free Wi-Fi. The Wall Street Journal reports that venture ...

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